Chapter 178

The next morning felt different.

Not because of the weather.

The rain had stopped, and the sun was already pushing through the clouds, making everything look fresh and clean. The roads were still a little wet, and puddles reflected the sky like broken mirrors.

But inside Alex, something still felt heavy.

They walked to school quietly, their backpack hanging loosely on their shoulders. Usually, they would jump over puddles or point out funny shapes in the clouds. Today, they just ...